How To Bake Vanilla Cake Without An Oven.

Do you want to bake Vanilla Cake but you do not have an oven, baking pan and cake mixer but have an idea of how to bake cake? Do you have interest in making cake at home? Do you enjoy eating cake frequently? Worry no more, we got you covered! Here is the method I use and it came out beautiful without any burns. I used blender in place of cake mixer, my frying pan with sand for my oven, then my cooking pot for my cake pan. Just bear in mind that it is possible to make a cake without an “Oven”. (Source: ellakalu.com)

Apart from baking vanilla cake without an oven or using a gas cooker or a stovetop, different other methods has been experimented by different individuals and has been proven to be good in cake baking. This other method includes, baking cake using a sandwich maker, a microwave, an airfry, a pressure pot etc. In whichever one you choose to try out, kindly note that the pan to be use may vary depending on the size of cake you’re baking.

A Vanilla Cake is made out of few ingredients that can be bought from local or super stores. In other words, they are handy and readily available. Thus, the ingredients used in making vanilla cake includes, flour, sugar baking powder, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla flavor(extract). While the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt are categorized as dry ingredients, milk, vanilla extract, eggs are called wet ingredients. Vanilla cakes can be served plain with a drink or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or with a simple glaze.

Apparently, to make a vanilla cake is basically a combination of dry and wet ingredients to form a batter which then poured into a cake pan and allowed to bake in an oven using the right temperature or inside a pot using gas cooker or stovetop. To know when the cake is ready, simply insert a toothpick or a clean knife in the middle of the cake. If it comes out clean then your delicious vanilla cake is ready. But if it doesn’t come out clean, allow to continue baking for a little more time. The outcome is usually a fluffy and soft cake with an appetizing vanilla flavor.

Equipments Needed for making A Vanilla Cake Without Oven. 

• Medium mixing bowl: In making vanilla cake, a medium mixing bowl is required for comfortably mixing the dry ingredients.

• Measuring cup or spoons: With the use of this tool, you can measure correctly your ingredients. Hey not to worry if you don’t have it, you can make you of normal home measuring cup and a small spoon for feeding babies as teaspoon while the spoon for adults can serve as tablespoon.

• Whisk: This is used to beat(whisk) eggs to generously combine together. Meanwhile, if don’t have a whisk at home, you can improvise using a fork. A whisk is also used to combine dry ingredients but a wooden spoon or spatula can serve for the same purpose.

• Pot: This is a kitchen equipment that can be used where there is no cake pan. Place the pot inside a bigger pot containing sand and place over a stove pot.

• Stovetop or Gas Cooker: This equipment comes in place of the Oven. It can be used to bake vanilla cake under low or medium heat until is properly done.

• Oven thermometer: This tool/equipment may not be useful when baking without an oven. However, it is used to determine if the Oven is at it’s appropriate temperature (preheat) before the vanilla cake is deposited inside the oven.

• Toothpick or A Clean Knife: This is used to check when the cake is fully ready. Carefully insert a to or a clean knife in the middle of the vanilla cake, if it comes out clean, then your cake is ready.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BAKING VANILLA CAKE

• The type of flour you use can affect the texture of the cake. For the best results, it’s recommended to use cake flour, which is a fine-textured flour that is lower in protein than all-purpose flour. This results in a more delicate and tender cake.

• Make sure to use ingredients at room temperature. Using room temperature ingredients gives the best results. This helps the ingredients combine more easily and results in a smoother batter.

• Avoid over-mixing the batter as this can result in a tough or dense cake.

• Be sure to properly grease and flour the cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.

• Make sure to let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. This helps the cake to set and prevents it from falling apart.

• If you are using frosting, allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This helps the cake hold its shape and prevents it from falling apart.

• Ensure to use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.

• When measuring the flour, be sure to spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with the back of a knife. This ensures that you don’t end up with too much flour in the recipe.

• When mixing the ingredients, be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure that everything is well-mixed.

• When baking the cake, place it in the center of the oven for the most even baking.

• An oven that is too hot or too cold can result in a cake that is either too dense or too dry. It’s also a good idea to use an oven thermometer to make sure the oven is at the correct temperature.

• Consider the baking time when baking Vanilla cake. The exact baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of the cake pan, as well as the oven temperature. Most vanilla cakes bake for about 30-35 minutes at 350°F.

• Check the doneness of the cake by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter on it, the cake needs to bake for a few more minutes.

However, There Are Few DISADVANTAGES OF Baking CAKE Withoit OVEN

• First, it can be difficult to control the heat and maintain an even temperature when using methods like stovetop baking or steaming.

• Second, cakes baked without an oven may not have the same texture or appearance as cakes baked in an oven.

• Finally, some cakes may not be able to achieve the same level of browning or crust without the use of an oven. Despite these disadvantages, it is still possible to make a delicious cake without an oven. “(Source: A.I.GPT, developed by OpenAI (August 1, 2023).”

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA CAKE

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour (375g)
• 1 cup margarine (500g)
• 1/2 cup sugar (150g)
• 3 teaspoon baking powder
• 5 Egg
• 4 tablespoon Vanilla flavor(extract)
• 2 teaspoon butterscotch
• 1/2 tablespoon preservative
• 1 cup Milk (50g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

PROCEDURES

STEP 1: In a large bowl, combine the flour (sifted), baking powder and salt together and set aside.

STEP 2: In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar using hand whisk and allow to to incorporate until light and fluffy.

STEP 3: Add the eggs one at a time creaming the mixture together after each addition until everything is well incorporated.

STEP 4: Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until properly combined. Also, scrape the sides every time after a mix so that all ingredients are well blended.

STEP 5: Then add milk and the rest of the dry ingredients and mix making sure not to over mix the batter.

STEP 6: Transfer the batter into a greased pot (This can be done with butter or oil dust flour all over to make it grease proof or u can keep butter paper or baking paper down and apply butter on it too)

STEP 7: On low heat (to prevent burns) put a bigger pot/frying pan on fire with sand inside, then when heated you can put your already poured cake in the pot(which must be closed to avoid sand from entering it and so that it can also make the cake raise) on top of the pot with sand in it.

STEP 8:  Bake for 45minutes on medium heat or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes of clean.

STEP 9: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Remove all of the cupcakes from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Hurray!!!! Your delicious yummy yummy vanilla cake is ready. Server as an appetizer with a tea or coffee or as a snack with any chilled drink of your choice.

HOW TO FIX COMMON CAKE PROBLEMS

1. Get an easy and good or correct recipe.

2. Ensure to measure out your ingredients correctly.

3. Remember to check that your baking powder hasn’t expired.

4. Always bring all your ingredients to room temperature before baking.

5. Make sure you fold in and don’t over mix your cake batter once flour is added to the mixture.

6. Ensure that your oven is set to the right temperature.

7. Ensure that you use the right size of pan for the quantity of batter you are baking.

8. Never open your oven door too early.

YOUR TURN

Did you find this blog post helpful? Did you try making Vanilla cake using oven, stovetop, microwave, pressure or sandwich maker? Let me know in the comment section of you were able to pull through and the outcome of the delicious cake.